Kitsap County Bans All Outdoor Fires Amid Wildfire Threat

Effective August 5, 2026, Kitsap County has implemented a comprehensive stage two burn ban, prohibiting all outdoor fires. This escalation from the previous stage one ban suspends all existing outdoor burning permits.

The ban encompasses recreational fires, cooking fires, charcoal fires, and agricultural uses such as yard debris removal. Officials cited the continued increase in local fire danger, attributed to warm and dry weather with no significant rainfall predicted.

The primary objective is to minimize wildfire ignition sources. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution with all outdoor activities. The ban will persist until consistent heavy rainfall mitigates the current conditions.

This decision follows a period of smoky and poor air quality experienced earlier in the week, caused by wildfire smoke drifting from eastern Washington. Smoke from wildfires in Spokane, which led to evacuations and arrests, also contributed to an air quality alert in several Puget Sound counties.

Violators of the burn ban may be subject to citations and civil penalties, including the cost of fire suppression efforts. For further information on outdoor burning and local restrictions, individuals are advised to contact their local fire agency.